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United States History
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***************NEW UPDATE 11/6/2008***************
DEAR PARENTS/GUARDIANS, DUE TO PERSONAL CONFLICT I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR TEACHER CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 18-20, 2008.
INSTEAD I WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCING FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 5:00 PM. ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2008.
LOCATION -Room 4. (Main hallway)
I WILL GIVE EACH STUDENT A COPY OF THEIR 1ST QUARTER GRADE PRINTOUT BY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2008. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR CHILD'S PRINTOUT. IF YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR CONCERNS PLEASE EMAIL OR LEAVE A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE BY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19 AND I WILL CONTACT YOU BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2008. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT GIVE YOU THEIR COPY, I CAN EMAIL A PDF COPY TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.
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Gadsen Flag from the Revolutionary War
For classroom activities and historical facts we are learning, please visit:
Mrs. Arca's Classroom
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICY
SOCIAL STUDIES 8
MRS. ARCA
Welcome to Mrs. Arca's 8th grade Social Studies class. This school year will be both challenging and exciting for all of us. The eighth grade Social Studies curriculums focus is U. S. History. We will begin the year by exploring the creation of the British colonies and their fight for independence to become a new nation. We will see the creation of this new nation by examining the timeless documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Gettysburg Address. We will see the formation of the three branches of government, federal, state and individual rights and the beginnings of the political parties. We will hear the voices of children and others that came across the oceans to help build and enrich this nation. We will see the expansion of our nation from coast to coast through the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the Mexican-American War. We will understand the Native American plight for unity and sovereignty from the Manifest Destiny/Westward Movement period through today. We will examine the institution of slavery, study the causes that divided the states and sent our nation into the Civil War. We will see our country unite by Reconstruction and understand the roots of segregation. We will see the growth of industry, inventions that will make life easier, and immigration into the 20th century. We will learn about our country through literature, audios, videos, hands-on activities, research papers, and primary documents by those that eye witnessed and lived during the years we will be studying.
RESPECT:
Respecting each individual and others will be the goal.
All students have the right to learn and any hindrance will affect that right.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Each student is responsible for his/her actions.
Each student will complete all work on time for no late work is accepted.
Each student will write in complete sentences and use proper spelling on all work.
BASIC RULES:
Students will have a three ring binder, paper, pencils, highlighters, and pens brought to class daily.
Students will not eat, drink , or groom in class.
No student will commit plagarism. (0 credit for the asignment.)
CONSEQUENCES: Students may receive one or more of the following consequences for misbehaving(depending on the severity) : teacher detention/private reprimand, 0%/No credit on an assignment, Referral to the Responsibility Center/Vice Principal, or class suspension.
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK:
All work begins in class to check for student understanding. Students continue and complete their assignments at home. All work is posted on the classroom boards for viewing and is also posted on the Hornerjh.com site weekly. Please review your students homework assignment book or my web page for the weekly assignments.
GRADING:
107% and above A+
89-106% A
79-88% B
69-78% C
59-68% D
58 and below F
EXTRA CREDIT:
Extra Credit activities are available to students to complete to enhance their grade throughout the year. No grade may be enhanced beyond one letter grade. Extra credit activities will also be posted on my Hornerjh.com web page.
TEACHER CONTACT:
Please feel free to contact me at (510) 656-4000 ext. 48033 or by emailing me at sarca@mail.fremont.k12.ca.us. Please include your childs name and class period and I will reply promptly to your contact.
View and print out my policy plan Mrs. Arca's Policy .
View and print out my movie list Mrs. Arca's Movie list .
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
CH.= CHAPTER
H.O.= HANDOUT
F.C.= VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS
CW/WS= CROSSWORD/WORDSEARCH
P.P= POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
*= ASSIGNMENT DUE
ALL CHAPTER HANDOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW AND PRINT OUT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE QUIZ. NO WORD SEARCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW OR PRINT AT THIS TIME!
IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE COPY OF THE HANDOUTS IN THE BINDER. IF HE/SHE MISPLACES OR LOSES IT HE/SHE IS RESPONISIBLE FOR REPLACING THEM.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3, 2008
MON. 11/3- U.S.S. CONSTITUTION SHIP ACTIVITY. STUD. DRAW A SHIP THEN LABEL 6 PARTS OF THE SHIP THAT INSPIRED THE CREATION OF THE CONSTITUTION.(USE CH.4 AS REFERENCE.)
TUES. 11/4-MOCK ELECTION DAY. (ALL STUD. IN HISTORY CLASS VOTE FOR PRES.) BEGIN AND FINISH CH.4 PT.4 H.O. PLUS VOCAB. CARDS.
WED. 11/5-STUD. CREATE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL BILL OF RIGHTS. TOPICS T.B.A. DUE FRIDAY
THUR.11/6-*CH.4 QUIZ, VOCAB. CARDS DUE.
FRI. 11/7-*COLLECT STUD. BILL OF RIGHTS, BEGIN CONSTITUTION POWERPOINT-STUD. TAKE NOTES.
MON. 11/10- P.P. THE CONSTITUTION (ARTICLE I), STUD. TAKE NOTES
TUES. 11/11-VETERANS DAY
WED. 11/12-P.P. THE CONSTITUTION (ARTICLE II), STUD. TAKE NOTES
THURS. 11/13-P.P. THE CONSTITUTION (ARTICLE II-III), STUD. TAKE NOTES
FRI. 11/14-P.P. THE CONSTITUTION (ARTICLES III-VII), STUD. TAKE NOTES
MON. 11/17-FINISH 1ST AMENDMENT VIDEO, CONSTITUTION REVEIW CHART TO PTREPARE FOR THURS. TEST.
TUES. 11/18- BILL OF RIGHTS(1ST 10 AMENDMENTS)& A FEW OTHER AMENDMENTS IN OREDRE TO CREATE THEIR 2 PAGE (ONE SIDE ONLY)CONSTITUTION ESSAY.DUE FRIDAY
WED. 11/19- STUD. WORK ON THEIR CONSTITUTION ESSAY.
THURS.11/20-*CONSTITUTION TEST.
FRI.11/21-*CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE RECITAL(STUD. RECITE SOLO OR WITH UP TO 2 OTHER CLASSMATES.)
*************CST TEST PREPARATION******************
REVIEW THE 2002-2007 CST HISTORY RELEASED QUESTIONS
View and print out CA DEPT. OF EDUCATION 2002-2007 RELEASED QUESTIONS FROM GRADES 6-8..
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The signing of the Constitution
Pres. Lincoln
Pres. Davis from the CSA
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Culpepper Flag from the Revolutionary War
ALL PICTURES USED COURTESY OF NARA & LOC.
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